Hello ..

I'm Nigel's sister in Hamilton.

My dear brother died on August 14, 2009. His son Garrett was killed tragically in February, 2008 ... at the young age of only 15. This was a huge loss and sorrow for him.

Nigel died in his sleep as a result of seizure .. a condition he had for many years. It was speculated that it was cased by a brain injury as result of a motorcycle accident many years ago. Although the disorder only affected him in his sleep ... and was usually fairly well controlled by medication ... he still had episodes ... and this one was fatal because he suffocated during the seizure.

His family and friends are heartbroken.

Nigel was a member of The Studebakers based in Austin Texas. You can see a couple of videos of Nigel's music as well as his obituary if you visit this link:

http://www.kateandchris.net/nigel

His memorial service was yesterday .. a fitting and beautiful tribute to a unique, talented and joyful man who generously shared his music and his dear self with friends (old and new) in many far flung places.

hugs and peace to you my dear brother.